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Alamo Public Telecommunications Council

THE MISSION OF KLRN IS TO open a world of lifelong learning through trustworthy and enriching programs on-air, online and in our community.

Arts & Culture San Antonio, TX EIN 742461534 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Alamo Public Telecommunications Council

We get kids ready to learn and we give you opportunities to explore the world around you —and have for over 60 years. Spend some time with us.

Founded
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A320
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

THE MISSION OF KLRN IS TO open a world of lifelong learning through trustworthy and enriching programs on-air, online and in our community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A320
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.84%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($4.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alamo Public Telecommunications Council is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 742461534. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 152 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alamo Public Telecommunications Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Alamo Public Telecommunications Council is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alamo Public Telecommunications Council has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alamo Public Telecommunications Council is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 152 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alamo Public Telecommunications Council. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Alamo Public Telecommunications Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We get kids ready to learn and we give you opportunities to explore the world around you —and have for over 60 years. Spend some time with us. Alamo Public Telecommunications Council is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Alamo Public Telecommunications Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Alamo Public Telecommunications Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 742461534, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
2% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Patrick Lopez
Executive VP & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Arthur R•••• E••••••
President & CEO
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Barbara J••••••
Director
CA
Carissa O•••••••
NOM. COM CHAIR
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Charles E C••••
Director
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Delores L••••••••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Diana B•••••• T••••••
Director
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Edward M P•••••••
Director
ED
Edwin B••••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
EU
Eunice F••••••••
Director
HA
Harold O•••••
Director
HE
Helenan P•••••••
Director
HI
Hillary L••••
Director
JO
John L••••••
Director
KA
Katrina K••••
VP MARKETING
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Kelli P C•••••
Director
KI
Kimberly H••••
Director
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Lauren E•••••••
VP ADVANCEMENT.
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Leo G••••
Director
LI
Linde M•••••
Chairman
LI
Lisa B•••••
Director
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Luis D• L• T••••
Director
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Lydia A•••••• W••••
Director
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Marian J B•••••
Director
MA
Marshall K P•••••
Director
ME
Melissa G•••••
VP EDUCATION
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Alamo Public Telecommunications Council This page 89 $7.7 million 2%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 152 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alamo Public Telecommunications Council

What is Alamo Public Telecommunications Council?
Alamo Public Telecommunications Council is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Antonio, United States. We get kids ready to learn and we give you opportunities to explore the world around you —and have for over 60 years. Spend some time with us.
When was Alamo Public Telecommunications Council founded?
Alamo Public Telecommunications Council was founded in 1987.
Who leads Alamo Public Telecommunications Council?
Patrick Lopez serves as Executive VP & CFO.
Where is Alamo Public Telecommunications Council located?
Headquartered in San Antonio, United States.
What is Alamo Public Telecommunications Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alamo Public Telecommunications Council trustworthy?
Alamo Public Telecommunications Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alamo Public Telecommunications Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 742461534.
What is Alamo Public Telecommunications Council's website?
http://www.klrn.org